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Mar. 30, 2015 — Researchers have found that an unexpectedly high percentage of young people experience 'exploding head syndrome,' a psychological phenomenon in which they are awakened by abrupt loud noises, even the ... full story

Mar. 25, 2015 — A new book summarizes research on the interplay of sleep and various components of emotion and affect that are related to mood disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder and ... full story

Mar. 25, 2015 — Adults with sickle cell disease who report trouble with sleep could actually have a clinical diagnosis of sleep disordered breathing which could lower their oxygen levels at night. "Our study ... full story

Mar. 20, 2015 — Psychologists have shown that a short nap lasting about an hour can significantly improve memory performance. The study involved examination of memory recall in 41 participants. The volunteers had to ... full story

Mar. 19, 2015 — Using melatonin could provide more and better quality sleep compared to using an eye mask and earplugs in a simulated noisy and illuminated environment, according to research. This study was carried ... full story

Mar. 18, 2015 — Modern life, with its preponderance of inadequate exposure to natural light during the day and overexposure to artificial light at night, is not conducive to the body's natural sleep/wake cycle. A ... full story

Mar. 18, 2015 — A new study has identified a rural community in Brazil that still follows the earlier sleep and wake times similar to pre-industrial times. The team of researchers studied the population of Baependi, ... full story

Mar. 17, 2015 — Neuroscientists have identified key cells within the brain that are critical for determining circadian rhythms, the 24-hour processes that control sleep and wake cycles, as well as other important ... full story

Mar. 17, 2015 — The effect of preterm babies' clothing on their behavior has been the focus of recent study. Newborns placed in a sleep sack were less active and touched parts of their bodies less frequently than ... full story

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Mar. 30, 2015 — Losing several hours of sleep can slow the body’s metabolism, but what about losing only a few hours? A new study finds that metabolic effects are seen even when sleep is shortened by two ... full story

Mar. 30, 2015 — Researchers have found that an unexpectedly high percentage of young people experience 'exploding head syndrome,' a psychological phenomenon in which they are awakened by abrupt loud ... full story

Mar. 25, 2015 — A new book summarizes research on the interplay of sleep and various components of emotion and affect that are related to mood disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder and ... full story

Mar. 25, 2015 — Adults with sickle cell disease who report trouble with sleep could actually have a clinical diagnosis of sleep disordered breathing which could lower their oxygen levels at night. "Our study ... full story

Mar. 20, 2015 — Psychologists have shown that a short nap lasting about an hour can significantly improve memory performance. The study involved examination of memory recall in 41 participants. The volunteers had to ... full story

Mar. 19, 2015 — Using melatonin could provide more and better quality sleep compared to using an eye mask and earplugs in a simulated noisy and illuminated environment, according to research. This study was carried ... full story

Mar. 18, 2015 — Modern life, with its preponderance of inadequate exposure to natural light during the day and overexposure to artificial light at night, is not conducive to the body's natural sleep/wake cycle. ... full story

Mar. 18, 2015 — A new study has identified a rural community in Brazil that still follows the earlier sleep and wake times similar to pre-industrial times. The team of researchers studied the population of Baependi, ... full story

Mar. 17, 2015 — Neuroscientists have identified key cells within the brain that are critical for determining circadian rhythms, the 24-hour processes that control sleep and wake cycles, as well as other important ... full story

Mar. 17, 2015 — The effect of preterm babies' clothing on their behavior has been the focus of recent study. Newborns placed in a sleep sack were less active and touched parts of their bodies less frequently ... full story

Mar. 13, 2015 — A work group of physicians from leading academic medical centers across the United States has developed new quality measures for the detection and treatment of childhood obstructive sleep apnea ... full story

Mar. 11, 2015 — There may not yet be a cure for insomnia, but researchers are a step closer to predicting who is most likely to suffer from it -- just in time for World Sleep Day on March 13. Researchers note that ... full story

Mar. 10, 2015 — Insomnia symptoms affect the risk of suicide among people who drink alcohol, according to a groundbreaking study. The new study—the first of its kind—demonstrates how wakefulness is connected to ... full story

Mar. 10, 2015 — A new study finds that obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a significantly increased risk of motor vehicle accidents, and this risk is reduced when sleep apnea is treated effectively using ... full story

Mar. 10, 2015 — Two proteins critical for maintaining healthy day-night cycles also protect against mutations that could lead to cancer, scientists report. The study shows that the two proteins have an unexpected ... full story

Mar. 9, 2015 — Narcoleptics suffer from bouts of sleepiness and sleep attacks, which impair their ability to function in daily life, but the precise cause of narcolepsy has long eluded scientists. Now a new study ... full story

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